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Hinterland Magic & Glow-worm Experience
Badge of ExcellenceByron Bay, Australia
- 6 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This adventure in the hinterland of Byron Bay gets to the Gondwana Rainforests, a UNESCO World Heritage Area. Head to lookouts and a pristine waterfall before observing glowworms at a secret location. Your tour also includes a vegetarian/vegan dinner and you leave with a greater appreciation and understanding of the Rainbow region.
- Enjoy an organic, vegetarian or vegan dinner in the forest
- The chance to see illuminated glowworms in their natural state
- Be inspired by conscious talks throughout your journey
- A private tour means a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 80 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Please wait in front of the Visitor Centre and we will find you. 10 minutes of maximum waiting time. Also, note that we operate on NSW daylight savings time (between October and April we are 1 hour ahead of Queensland time).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Nightcap National Park
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Bring covered shoes, water bottle and warm clothes for later
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Rise Up Byron Conscious Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Kerenza_S
This is such an amazing experience!! I can't recommend this enough!! The tour guide, Cris, was so knowledgeable, so welcoming. I would definitely recommend swimming under the waterfall if you get the chance, honestly such an amazing experience.
Reviews
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Hilary_K, May 2024
Felt like a very personal trip with the group size being small , our guide Douglas was very knowledgeable and friendly and playing a little didgeridoo in the pitch black with just the light of the glow worms was truly magical, all the stops were special and you just felt like you were on an adventure from start to finish
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you Hilary for the lovely review! I will pass the compliments to Douglas! We are happy to read you found the magic on what we do!
Leanne_R, Mar 2024
Our tour guide gave the tour a relaxed vibe. The tour was very informative and our overall experience was great. A swim at a lovely swimming hole was refreshing and the waterfall was amazing. The food was nice. Having a smaller group made the experience a bit more personal.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you, Leanne! What a legend! Much love
Jaryu_S, Feb 2024
Passionate tour guide and well planned itinerary. Some nice walks and glow worms to finish off a memorable experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Nice and short! Straight to the point! Thanks a lot for your review
Kerenza_S, Feb 2024
This is such an amazing experience!! I can't recommend this enough!! The tour guide, Cris, was so knowledgeable, so welcoming. I would definitely recommend swimming under the waterfall if you get the chance, honestly such an amazing experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you Kerenza! I am happy to read your review! Thanks for coming along on the swimming! The forest was especially beautiful yesterday after the rain! All the best!
Rilee_A, Feb 2024
This was a glorified nature walk. It was really pretty, but not for how long it took to get there by bus, it dampened the experience a little bit. On the positive side, they do take you out to the depths of nature, near a waterfall and a nice walk. The glow worms that are a bit underwhelming. The pictures are a bit misleading, you do get to see them, but they are only in small sections and not what I thought. I also wish I saw fireflies but I went at the wrong season. Overall it was fine, not worth the money for me, but may be for someone else!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Rilee, I am sorry to hear you did not have an excellent experience like 99% of our guests! Thanks for your feedback. The fireflies are only around during springtime. But I am surprised you did not get marveled by the glowing mushrooms (which are in season now). All the best.
Tara_M, Feb 2024
This was an awesome tour! We got to swim under a waterfall, and see another beautiful one in the rainforest. Despite the weather, we were given ponchos and it was still pretty warm. The glowworms and the glowing mushrooms were also really cool!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you Tara! We are really happy to receive your review! All the best
Christoph_J, Jan 2024
The tour was beautifully planned, a truly once in a lifetime experience. The glow worms are mystical, enhanced by the beautiful flute played live by our host, and a spectacular end to an adventure that includes incredible rainforest, swimming in a glorious waterfall and a vegan feast. You also learn a lot about the hinterland and the important role environmental activism has played in preserving this wilderness. Amazing!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hey Christopher! What a well-written review! WOW! People like you bring even more meaning to what we do at Rise Up! Thanks, heaps!
Isaac_M, Jan 2024
Was an amazing experience, couldn't recommend it more. Chris was a very passionate and engaged guide
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you Isaac! You guys have great energy! Thanks for the good vibes and for the lovely review
Prem_A, Jan 2024
Actually I paid for 4 of us (family) but Alex our guide told us only 1 person was registered - so I have to drive myself with my wide to and fro. It was a 1.5 hours drive X 2. How can this happen?? I paid for 4 of us !
But Alex was a gentleman and at least for the food which was catered for only 10, he arranged for the 4 of us somehow...
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi Prem
I am sorry to hear you were disappointed. On our end, we received the booking for one customer only via Viator (since that was how many people we could fit in our van that day).
We have been advised by Viator that: "This booking could not be sent to your reservation system because the API connection failed to transact successfully."
We were, therefore, booked out for the day and could not fit the 4 of you. This took Alex by surprise since it was not registered in our booking system.
The options he offered to your group were to either follow us on your vehicle or get a full refund.
My apologies again for the inconvenience it may have caused. And thank you kindly for the feedback so we can keep improving our services.
Kind regards
Sid_L, Dec 2023
Alex was a great guide who informed my group about the rich ecological and spiritual history of the Hinterlands, he also showed us some cool swimming spots and waterfalls. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you Sid! We are so happy to read your review! Safe travels
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